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Talking Heads - Slippery People
Review by Clark Girardeau
Talking Heads' 1984 album Slippery People is an eclectic mix of genres and influences that showcase the band's unique sound and innovative approach to music. From the funky grooves of "Swamp" to the haunting melodies of "I Get Wild/Wild Gravity," Slippery People is a sonic journey that never fails to captivate and intrigue.
At the heart of the album is the band's signature blend of new wave, pop, and world music, which is evident in tracks like "Making Flippy Floppy" and "Slippery People." The band's use of African rhythms and percussion, combined with David Byrne's idiosyncratic vocals, creates a sound that is both infectious and thought-provoking.
One of the standout tracks on the album is the hit single "Burning Down the House," which features a driving beat and catchy chorus that have become synonymous with the band's legacy. The song's infectious energy and Byrne's dynamic vocals make it a fan favorite to this day.
Slippery People is also notable for its experimental approach to songwriting and production. The band's use of unconventional instruments and recording techniques, such as the use of a vocoder on "Girlfriend Is Better," adds to the album's overall sense of innovation and creativity.
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Filename: talking-heads-slippery-people.rar- MP3 size: 15.6 mb
- FLAC size: 180.6 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Slippery People (Long Live Version) | ||
| Slippery People (Live Version) | 3:35 | |
| Naive Melody (Live Version) |
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Catalog Numbers
- 1A K060-20 0532 6, 1A K 060 20 0532 6
- 12EMI 5504, 12 EMI 5504
- EP-EMI-6-A, EP-EMI-6-B
- 1A 006 20 0486 7, 1A 006-20 0486 7
- EMI 5504
- 1A K 060 20 0232 6
- 12EMIL 4500, 12EMIL(C) 4500
Labels
EMIListen online
- online luisteren
- écouter en ligne
- online anhören
- lytte på nettet
- lyssna på nätet
- ouvir online
- kuunnella verkossa
- ascolta in linea
- escuchar en línea
Formats
- Vinyl
- 12"
- 45 RPM
- Single
- 7"
- Jukebox Hole
- Limited Edition
- Stereo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | EMI Records Ltd. |
| Licensed From | Talking Heads |
| Marketed By | EMI |
| Distributed By | EMI |
| Manufactured By | EMI |
| Printed By | EMI Services Benelux B.V. |
| Copyright (c) | EMI Records Ltd. |
| Published By | Warner Bros. Music Ltd. |
| Pressed By | EMI Records |
| Mastered At | The Penthouse |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Written-By | Frantz, Byrne, Harrison, Weymouth |
Notes
- ℗ 1984 EMI Records Ltd. under exclusive licence from Talking Heads.
- Made in EEC.
- Release without labelcode on label.
- Warner Bros. Music Ltd.
- ℗ 1984 EMI Records Ltd. Under exclusive license from Talking Heads.
- © 1984 EMI Records Ltd.
- Manufactured in the UK by EMI Records Limited
- Made in EEC
- Printed in Holland by EMI Services Benelux B.V., Uden.
- Under exclusive license from Talking Heads
- "Slippery People" taken from the album "Stop Making Sense"
- ℗ 1984 EMI Records Ltd., under exclusive licence from Talking Heads.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 5099920053260
- Barcode (Text): 099920 053260
- Label Code: LC 0542
- Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped, variant 1): 200532 6-A1+C CV 2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped, variant 1): 200532 6-B1>C CV 2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped, variant 2): 200532 6-A1+C CV2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped, variant 2): 200532 6-B1>C CV5
- Matrix / Runout (Label, side A): 1A K060-20 0532 6 A
- Matrix / Runout (Label, side B): 1A K060-20 0532 6 B
- Matrix / Runout (Runout stamped side A variant 1): 12 EMI 5504 A-1-1-1- 4 D
- Matrix / Runout (Runout stamped side B variant 1): 12 EMI 5504 B-1-1-1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout stamped side A variant 2): 12 EMI 5504 A-1-1-2- D
- Matrix / Runout (Runout stamped side B variant 2): 12 EMI 5504 B-1-1-2
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): EP EMI 6 A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): EP EMI 6 B
- Barcode: 099920 048679
- Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): 1A 006-20 0486 7 A
- Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): 1A 006-20 0486 7 B
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, stamped): 006-2004867-A/56579-1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, stamped + etched [Between Brackets Scratched Through]): 2004867 B [2003957]- B2+C
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): EMI 5504 A-1-1-Q3- 4 Penthouse
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): EMI 5504 B-1-1-Q3- 2
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): EMI 5504 A-1-1-1- 2 Penthouse
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): EMI 5504 B-1-1-2-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): IZEMIL 4500-A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): IZEMIL 4500-B
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped): 2005326 - A1+C 1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped): 2005326 - A1-̶̷ C ⇁ [sideways:] CA 5
- Matrix / Runout (Label side A): 1A K060-20 0532 6 A
- Matrix / Runout (Label side B): 1A K060-20 0532 6 B
- Matrix / Runout: EMI 5504 A-1-1-03
- Matrix / Runout: EMI 5504 B-1-1-03
- Other: Silver Injection Version
- Matrix / Runout: EMI 5504 A-1-1-1- 2
- Matrix / Runout: EMI 5504 B-1-1-2-1
Summary by Clark Girardeau
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